Actress and singer Keala Settle is the breakout star of 20th Century Fox’s “The Greatest Showman.” The Hawaii native’s performance of the film’s Oscar-nominated song “This Is Me” became an explosive anthem of self-acceptance, propelling the soundtrack to the top of the charts worldwide and reaching #1 on the UK’s charts for a record smashing 20 weeks (surpassing Adele’s 21). Keala’s electrifying live performances of “This Is Me” has stunned audiences of The Today Show, The Graham Norton Show and The Ellen Show as well as received universal praise during the 2018 Academy Awards ceremony. Settle began her musical career as a studio vocalist and back up singer for Gladys Knight in Las Vegas. After her Broadway debut in Priscilla Queen of the Desert, she earned a Tony nomination for her performance in Hand on a Hardbody. She also appeared in the revival of Les Miserables and Waitress. This paved the way for her foray into film where she debuted in Rick and the Flash alongside Meryl Streep. In December 2018 she released her debut EP “Chapter One.” Keala Settle effortlessly bridges the gap between Motown soul queen and modern pop star, thanks to her iconic voice and unwavering confidence and she is just getting started!
